Vice President for Student Life Jon Dooley shared information on Wednesday, March 18, about campus operations and safety during Spring Break.
Spring Break for undergraduate students and some graduate programs begins after classes on Friday, March 20. University offices will be closed on Friday, March 27, for the spring break holiday.
Campus safety
As a reminder, several 24/7 services are available throughout this time.
- Campus Safety & Police can be reached at 336-278-5555. They can also assist with connections to the Student Life on-call administrators.
- On-call crisis counselors are available at 336-278-2222.
- SAFEline is available at 336-278-3333 for confidential support with identity-based bias, sexual violence, or interpersonal violence – they can also be a confidential resource to access on-call violence responders.
- TimelyCare free virtual medical and mental health service, is available 24/7 throughout the break from anywhere in the United States.
Residence halls and university apartments
- Residence halls (not apartments) close at 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 21. Student staff will be entering all spaces during closing to complete closing room checks.
- Residence halls (not apartments) reopen at 10 a.m. on Sunday, March 29.
- Information about requests to stay late or return early can be found on the Break Housing page of the Residence Life website.
- Offices remain open during the break during regular weekday business hours, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., except when University offices are closed.
Secure your residence
Whether you live on-campus or off-campus, make sure you secure your room, apartment or house. Other important steps to take before you leave:
- Unplug all appliances
- Hide or relocate valuables and move expensive items away from windows
- Secure any non-perishable food in airtight containers or cabinets; discard any perishable food from your refrigerator
- Empty all trash; if you live off campus, secure your trash and recycling containers
- Check all water faucets to make sure they are completely off
- Set your thermostat for 50-55 degrees
- If you have a hidden spare key outside of your residence, make sure you remove it
- Make sure all doors and windows are shut and locked
Students residing in off-campus residences may want to request a Vacation Home Check, a service provided by the Town of Elon Police – complete the online form available on the Town of Elon website.
Parking & Transportation
If you are planning on leaving your vehicle on campus during Spring Break, you may leave it in your permitted lot or you may park it in the South Campus lots or the Innovation Quad lot. FY permits must remain in the FY permitted lots. Make sure your vehicle is locked and you take any valuables with you.
Elon Express and Campus Transportation
- All Elon Express routes will stop service at the end of shifts on Friday, March 20. Elon Express will resume their normal schedule on Monday, March 30.
- A modified Elon Express route from Gateway Parking Lot to Inman will run on Sunday, March 29, from 3 p.m. – 9 p.m.
- Schedules and routes are available online.
Campus services
Below are the hours for student service operations during Spring Break. Please note that University offices are closed on Friday, March 27.
Belk Library
- Belk Library will have reduced hours: Friday, March 20, will close at 5 p.m.
- Saturday, March 21, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Sunday, March 22, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Monday, March 23 – Friday, March 27 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Saturday, March 28, 9:00 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Sunday, March 29, 10 a.m. – Midnight
- Visit the Belk Library website for information about the library’s adjusted hours.
Campus Bookstore
- The Barnes & Noble Store will be open for reduced hours during Spring Break:
- Saturday, March 21: 10 a.m.– 2 p.m.
- Sunday, March 22 and Monday, March 23: Closed for inventory
- Tuesday, March 24-Friday, March 27: 10 a.m.– 4 p.m.
- Saturday, March 28: 10 a.m.– 2 p.m.
- Sunday, March 29: Closed
- Regular operating hours will resume on Monday, March 30.
- Visit the Barnes & Noble store website for information about hours or online shopping.
Campus Recreation
- Campus Recreation facilities will have adjusted hours from Friday, March 20, through Sunday, March 29.
- The PARC fitness center will remain open from 4 a.m. to midnight daily throughout Spring Break.
- Visit the Campus Recreation website and scroll to “Spring Break Hours” for adjusted hours of operation.
Counseling Services
- Counseling Services will be open by appointment with the following adjusted hours:
- Monday, March 23: 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Tuesday, March 24: No clinical appointments
- Wednesday, March 25: 8:30 a.m.– 5 p.m.
- Thursday, March 26: 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Friday: CLOSED
- Throughout Spring Break, students will have 24/7 access to on-demand mental health support through TimelyCare. Information on how to download TimelyCare and access Talk Now is available on the Counseling Services website.
- The Crisis Counselor-on-Call remains available 24/7 by calling 336-278-2222.
- Call 9-1-1 for any psychological emergency that is life-threatening or involves imminent danger to self or others.
- Visit the Counseling Services website for information about hours and appointment times, links to online resources, and information about emergency and crisis resources.
Dining Services
- A list of adjusted locations and hours for Spring Break is located online. Regular dining hours will resume on Monday, March 30.
- Elon Dining is proud to partner with the University to provide a daily meal to students who are remaining on campus over Spring Break. Please bring your Phoenix Card to swipe in at McEwen Dining Hall.
- Menus and hours for dining locations across campus are always available on the Elon Dining menu/hours website.
Mail Services
- Mail Services will have adjusted hours during spring break:
- Saturday, March 21 and Sunday, March 22: Closed
- Monday, March 23 – Thursday, March 26: 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Friday – Sunday, March 27-29: Closed
- Regular operating hours will resume on Monday, March 30.
- Visit the Mail Services website for updated hours and operations.
Moseley Center
- Moseley Center will have adjusted hours during Spring Break:
- Saturday, March 21: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
- Sunday, March 22: Closed
- Monday, March 23 – Friday, March 27: 8 a.m.– 5 p.m.
- Saturday, March 28: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
- Sunday, March 29: 11 a.m. – midnight
- Visit the Moseley Center website for information about adjusted hours.
Student Health Services
- Student Health Services will be closed to patients on Friday, March 20 at 3 p.m., through Sunday, March 29. Regular operating hours will resume on Monday, March 30 at 8:30 a.m.
- Students in search of care during the dates above can call the Elon Faculty Staff Wellness Clinic at 336-278-5569 to make an appointment during the hours of 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 23-26 and 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 27.
- TimelyCare medical telehealth service is available 24/7 throughout the break. For information on how to access the service, visit the Student Health Services website’s appointments page.
- Students who are experiencing a medical emergency should call 9-1-1 for immediate assistance.
- Visit the Student Health Services website for information on hours and appointment times.